Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath us is packed with antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)—tiny codes that ...
Understanding how global changes affect both aboveground plants and belowground soil organisms is essential for preserving ecosystem functions and biodiversity. This study synthesizes extensive ...
Why Should You Test Your Lawn’s Soil pH? What is soil pH? Soil pH is a way to measure acidity or alkalinity, be it lawn or garden soil. It is measured in pH units on a scale from 0 to 14. Extreme ...
Campaigners fighting to save clifftop homes have been exploring new schemes to tackle erosion and ways to raise funds, but said more support was needed to deliver possible solutions. The Pakefield ...
The isle’s moist and mild weather makes it suitable for temperate rainforests (also known as Celtic rainforests). Andree Dubbeldam in the timber plantation to be transformed as part of the Glion ...
We’ll show you how to execute your newfound erosion control powers so that you can help protect your yard and community. Erosion is the wearing away of soil. It can happen naturally due to rainwater ...
A 60-year-old man who survived on only rainwater for seven days has been rescued from a rainforest in Brazil. The man was finally found weak and dehydrated, after facing a week of intense rain and ...
Forests store large amounts of carbon. Trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow. This is converted into carbon and stored in the plant’s branches, leaves, trunks, ...
As land degrades, soil loses its ability to retain water, leading to vegetation loss and creating a vicious cycle of drought and erosion. This issue, exacerbated by climate change, is particularly ...